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Stylitics Introduces AI-Powered Virtual Closet
artificial intelligence // October 10, 2023

Digital merchandising firm Stylitics says the inspiration for its latest products comes from Hollywood. More to the point, the 1995 comedy “Clueless,” and its early-internet vision of virtual try-on technology, the company said when announcing a new suite of products Tuesday (Oct. 10). The initial rollout, Stylitics said in a news...

Barclays Analysts See Meta as Well-Positioned for Growth in AI
artificial intelligence // October 05, 2023

Barclays analysts reportedly believe that Meta Platforms, with its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its apps, is well-positioned for growth in the AI industry. The investment firm has identified Meta as a potential frontrunner in the field of AI, with its four mega-apps — WhatsApp,...

X and Paris Hilton Partner on Video and Commerce
Social Commerce // October 02, 2023

Social media platform X is teaming up with Paris Hilton and her digital ad agency 11:11 Media on shopping and video projects. X CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a Monday (Oct. 2) post on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter that Hilton — “the queen of pop culture, music, business and...

Report: Consumers Spend, Shop More Online With Brands That Deliver the Personal Touch
Commerce // June 03, 2022

Businesses are built on relationships, and those enduring ties help build recurring revenue. For merchants competing in today’s crowded and highly transactional eCommerce environment, this can be daunting. Brands that thrive are experts at creating more personalized experiences and ongoing relationships that pave the way...

Interviews & Exclusives
Walmart Execs Unpack What Its Gen AI Launch Means for Shoppers and Brands

October 11, 2023
Whether you’re the natural party planner or the one reluctantly tasked with organizing, there’s an undeniable truth: Effective event planning hinges on meticulous attention to detail. Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, has found a way to prove itself to be a valuable tool for simplifying the event planning and shopping process.  And that’s a […]

LinkedIn On Building The New Digital Corporate Commons

April 10, 2020
With a little over 675 million worldwide users, LinkedIn was a household name long before the coronavirus cut an incredibly wide trench through the global economy in general, and the...

How Credit Unions Can Grab The Holidays’ Top-Of-Wallet

November 13, 2019
It goes without saying that the holiday shopping crush presents a massive opportunity for merchants and banks to cash in on the incredible uptick in consumer spend. In 2018, American...

Quick Reads
Stylitics Introduces AI-Powered Virtual Closet

October 10, 2023
Digital merchandising firm Stylitics says the inspiration for its latest products comes from Hollywood. More to the point, the 1995 comedy “Clueless,” and its early-internet vision of virtual try-on technology, the company said when announcing a new suite of products Tuesday (Oct. 10). The initial rollout, Stylitics said in a news release, will feature a pair of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered products […]

Barclays Analysts See Meta as Well-Positioned for Growth in AI

October 05, 2023
Barclays analysts reportedly believe that Meta Platforms, with its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its apps, is well-positioned for growth in the AI industry. The investment firm has identified Meta...

X and Paris Hilton Partner on Video and Commerce

October 02, 2023
Social media platform X is teaming up with Paris Hilton and her digital ad agency 11:11 Media on shopping and video projects. X CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a Monday (Oct. 2) post on the social media platform...

Nordstrom Eyes Local Markets, Experiences After Q1 Sales Miss

May 22, 2019
With loyalty, digital marketing and merchandise contributing to declines across its full-priced and off-priced businesses, Nordstrom reported first-quarter earnings that were below analysts’ expectations. The department store retailer reported revenues of...